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Beats, battles,and bars on the sand.

Four days of live music, on-stage chef showdowns, and brand activations across Lummus Park.

PRESENTED BY TEQUILA HERRADURA · BROUGHT TO YOU BY JACK DANIEL'S · HOSTED BY MIAMI BEACH
Music & DJs

Sets that move the sand.

Three stages, all weekend. The full 2026 lineup drops in late summer. Here's the shape of the weekend.

DJ playing the festival stage at sunset
High Noon Beach Club

Featuring the all new Miami Slice Pop with DJ AXR of ROCKWITHU.

Wódka Vodka & Hendrick's Gin Garden

DJs spinning inside their activations all afternoon.

Herradura Tequila Pop Up Party

Sip the signature Herradura Cantarito and dance into The Sylvester Experience with Nashville DJ Grant Fisher (Dustin Lynch's DJ), plus a pop-up party featuring America's Backyard.

DJ Debow

Main stage DJ.

DJ PaulE

Main stage DJ on Friday.

Indian River Oyster Company Oyster Shucking Competition

3:15–4:15 PM at Fresh From Florida, presented by Raw Bar Vinho Verde.

Live-Fire Argentine Grill

Cooking with Wild Fork.

Holidays Network Group

Chance to get a free vacation or tickets to an event.

Live Demos

On stage, on the sand.

Chef battles, bartender showdowns, and culinary demos across the weekend.

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  1. Friday
    VIP Chef Showdown

    7PM on the main stage.

  2. Friday
    Herradura Tequila Bartender Showdown

    South Florida's best behind the bar.

  3. Friday
    Pacifico Beer Bartender Showdown

    Beach brews and bartender battles.

  4. Saturday
    SEABOX Tuna Carving

    2:00–2:20 PM featuring Chef Diego Rivera, Ikigai.

  5. Saturday
    Miami Beach Senior High Battle Causa

    1:15–1:30 PM. 12 Miami Beach Senior High culinary students battle it out with their Culinary Director on the Milam's Market stage.

    See the demo schedule
  6. Saturday
    Milam's Market Culinary Demos & Home Chef Competition presented by Baptist Health

    Signature chefs run culinary demonstrations, national brands sample their perfect dishes, and DJ/dance parties top off the day. Home Chef finalists Amy Kimberlain (@amysnutritionkitchen) & Mira Mikati Athos (@mirayumyum).

    See the demo schedule
  7. Saturday
    SHUCK'N THE SUNSHINE STATE

    The all new Fresh from Florida Oyster Shucker Competition — presented by Fresh From Florida.

  8. Saturday
    Best of the Fest

    Restaurant teams each serve 2–3 menu items to garner YOUR vote — a quest to find the best of the best dish at the festival. Winner announced 4:30 PM on the Milam's Market stage. Presented by Baptist Health South Florida.

Chef working with fire on the competition line
Chef plating octopus
Crowd cheering at the Chef Showdown
Activations & Experiences

Wander between bars. Take photos. Repeat.

The footprint is the show. Brand bars, photo moments, and tastings tucked through Lummus Park — most included with your festival ticket.

Hendrick's rose-covered bar at night
Hendrick's host welcoming guests
Goya pavilion crowd at night
DJ playing to a dancing crowd at the Jack Daniel's bar
Fri & Sat
Hendrick's Gin Garden

Botanical cocktails and photo moments in the rose-covered bar.

Fri & Sat
Herradura Tequila Pop Up Party

Sip the signature Herradura Cantarito and dance into the pop-up party.

Sat
CJ's Stone Crab Pavilion

Kicking off stone crab season with premium priced stone crabs for a one-day-only upgraded experience.

Sat
Wódka Vodka Experience

Featuring Hutong and Dead Flamingo.

Sat
High Noon Beach Club

Sun sips and beach vibes all afternoon.

Sat
Gosling's Rum Tasting Wall

Sample and savor Gosling's Rum favorites.

Stay in the Loop

First to hear when the 2026 lineup drops.

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South Beach Seafood Festival
October 21–24, 2026 · Lummus Park · Ocean Drive
Nonprofit Disclosure

South Beach WFF Foundation Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN 36-4899790. The Foundation owns South Beach Seafood Festival and supports charitable initiatives focused on youth health, nutrition, education, and community impact. The festival is produced and operated by CI Foundation Inc.. Proceeds and community partnerships help support programs including EAT SMART, Culinary Education + Workforce Pathways, and Restaurant + Hospitality Support.

EIN
36-4899790
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South Beach WFF Foundation Inc. · Produced and operated by CI Foundation Inc.
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